THE MED MENU

🍴 Discover The Med Restaurant in Vernon, a downtown favorite serving Mediterranean-inspired dishes, fresh seafood, and house-made pastas. Enjoy a relaxed yet upscale dining experience with local ingredients, vibrant salads, and indulgent desserts like crème brûlée. Perfect for lunch, dinner, or happy hour, The Med is a go-to spot for both locals and visitors in Vernon.

The Med menu in Vernon:

🍴 Lunch Menu

🥪 Toasted Sandwiches

Combo – add side soup, salad, or fries for an additional charge

• Frenchie

  A gourmet creation with chicken, creamy brie, prosciutto, garlic aioli, crisp arugula, and a touch of apple jelly.

• Italiano

  Roasted red pepper and zucchini paired with chicken, almond pesto, garlic mayo, and fresh arugula.

• Moroccan Veggie

  Roasted zucchini and red peppers layered with chickpea hummus, garlic aioli, almond pesto, and arugula.

• Roasted Duck

  Szechuan-spiced duck with pickled carrots, cucumber, fresh arugula, and hoisin sauce.

🍲 Soups

Combo – add side salad or fries for an additional charge

• Tuscan Tomato

  Velvety tomato soup enriched with red pepper and fresh basil.

• Bangkok Thai

  Fragrant coconut milk broth with chili and kaffir lime.

• Leek and Potato

  Smooth, hearty blend of potato and leek finished with smoky chorizo.

• Cioppino Chowder

  A seafood medley of clams, mussels, shrimp, crab, and calamari in a sweet corn and tomato broth.

  Garlic toast available on the side.

🥗 Salads

Add sliced chicken breast or prawns for an additional charge

• House Salad

  Mixed greens with feta, pine nuts, pumpkin seeds, red onion, olives, and citrus vinaigrette.

• Caesar Salad

  Romaine lettuce, parmesan, and house-made herbed croutons in classic Caesar dressing.

• West Coast Salad

  Baby greens, arugula, beets, crisp apples, walnuts, and goat cheese with balsamic vinaigrette.

🍝 Gnocchi, Pastas & World Travelers

Substitute with gluten-free penne available upon request

• Penne Rustica

  Chicken and chorizo sausage with red peppers and olives in a spiced rosé sauce, finished with feta and parmesan.

• Lemon Pesto Chicken Linguine

  Linguine tossed with chicken, zucchini, capers, and a lemony basil pesto cream, topped with parmesan.

• Pollo al Funghi

  Chicken simmered with garlic and herbs, served with mushrooms, linguine, parmesan, and truffle oil.

• Bangkok Express

  Chicken and prawns with seasonal vegetables in Thai coconut curry, tossed with rice noodles and topped with peanuts.

• Penne Arrabiata

  Penne in a spicy tomato garlic sauce with garden peas, parmesan, arugula, and a dollop of sour cream.

• Chicken Alfredo

  Oven-roasted chicken with penne pasta in a creamy alfredo sauce, finished with parmesan.

• Fire Cracker Shrimp Linguine

  Pacific shrimp sautéed with garlic, chili flakes, sundried tomatoes, and pesto, finished with parmesan.

• Braised Beef Short Rib Gnocchi

  Tender beef short rib with mushrooms, garden peas, and potato gnocchi in a creamy jus, topped with crispy onions.

• Spanish Paella

  A classic medley of prawns, scallops, clams, calamari, and chicken with chorizo, saffron rice, peas, and peppers.

🥘 Mussels & Fries

Fresh mussels steamed in your choice of broth, served with a basket of fries and dipping aioli

• Bangkok Thai

  Coconut lime curry broth with aromatic spices.

• Classic Med

  White wine base with garlic and tomato.

• Belgian Café

  Beer-infused broth with creamy Dijon.

🍴 Bistro

• Crab Cakes & Soup or Salad

  House-made crab cakes with sweet corn and chives, paired with red pepper coulis and garlic aioli. Served with your choice of soup, Caesar, or house salad.

• Coconut Shrimp & Soup or Salad

  Coconut and panko-crusted shrimp served with mango chutney and your choice of soup, Caesar, or house salad.

• Chinook Salmon King Filet

  Pan-roasted salmon filet finished with lemon and herbs, accompanied by red pepper coulis, garlic toast, and your choice of soup, Caesar, or house salad.

  Substitute scalloped potatoes and vegetables for an additional charge.

🍤 Shareables

• Crispy Fried Karaage Chicken

  Japanese-style cornmeal-coated chicken, served with a zesty spicy mayo.

• Truffle Fries

  Golden fries tossed with parmesan and truffle oil, served alongside garlic aioli.

• Roasted Garlic & Cheese Platter

  A rich mix of garlic confit, creamy brie, and whipped goat cheese with mango chutney, olives, candied walnuts, and crisp crostini.

🍽️ Dinner Menu

🥗 Appetizers

• Crab Cakes

  Plump, golden crab cakes enriched with sweet corn and chives, served with roasted red pepper coulis and garlic aioli.

• Coconut Shrimp

  Crispy coconut and panko shrimp on fresh arugula, paired with house mango chutney.

• Sicilian Spiedini

  Skewered Fontina cheese wrapped in Prosciutto, char-grilled and drizzled with balsamic glaze.

• Greek Island Prawns

  Jumbo prawns baked with Greek Ouzo and garlic tomato sauce, finished with Kalamata olives.

• Spanish Garlic King Prawns

  Prawns sautéed in olive oil, garlic, white wine, and chili, finished with fresh cilantro and warm bread.

• Flaming Chourico

  Portuguese sausage flambéed at the table with bell pepper and onion, served with toast points and sour cream.

• Pommes Frites

  Parmesan-dusted fries with garlic aioli for dipping.

• Caesar Salad

  Crisp romaine, roasted garlic dressing, parmesan, and herbed croutons.

• House Salad

  Baby greens, feta, pine nuts, red onion, and Kalamata olives in citrus vinaigrette.

• West Coast Salad

  Beets, walnuts, arugula, and goat cheese with balsamic reduction.

• Roasted Garlic & Cheese Platter

  Garlic confit, brie, and whipped goat cheese with mango chutney, candied walnuts, olives, and crostini.

• Mushroom Gratin

  Brown cap mushrooms baked with garlic and herbs under parmesan breadcrumbs, with bread for dipping.

• Tuscan Tomato Soup

  Pesto-enriched tomato soup topped with parmesan oil, served with dipping fries.

• Cauliflower & Almond Soup

  Creamy roasted cauliflower blended with Northeast African spices.

• Crispy Fried Karaage Chicken

  Japanese-style cornmeal chicken, served with spicy mayo.

🍝 Gnocchi, Pastas & World Travelers

• Bangkok Express

  Chicken and prawns tossed in coconut curry with rice noodles, fresh herbs, and toasted peanuts.

• Pollo Al Funghi

  Chicken simmered with garlic, herbs, and mushrooms, tossed with linguine, parmesan, and white truffle oil.

• Firecracker Shrimp Linguine

  Prawns sautéed with garlic, chili flakes, and sundried tomatoes in pesto-marinara, finished with parmesan.

• Seafood Penne

  Scallops, calamari, prawns, and crab in a white wine cream sauce with fresh herbs and parmesan.

• Lemon Pesto Chicken Linguine

  Linguine with chicken, lemon zest, and capers in creamy pesto, topped with toasted almonds and parmesan.

• Braised Beef Short Rib Gnocchi

  Tender beef short rib with wild mushrooms and potato gnocchi in a rich red wine jus, topped with crispy onions.

• Penne Rustica

  Chicken and chorizo sausage in an anise-spiced rose sauce with Kalamata olives, parmesan, and feta.

• Penne Arrabiata

  Spicy tomato sauce with garlic, penne, and garden peas, finished with parmesan and truffled arugula.

• Lobster Gnocchi

  Lobster tail flambéed in anise liqueur, simmered in roasted tomato cream, served with potato gnocchi and truffled arugula.

🌊 Offshore

• Chinook King Salmon Filet

  Pan-roasted salmon with red pepper coulis, poached garlic, roasted tomato, and seasonal vegetables.

• Spanish Paella

  Classic saffron rice with prawns, scallops, calamari, chicken, and chorizo.

• Seafood Platter

  A medley of lobster tail, scallops, salmon, and prawns with Moray sauce, seasonal vegetables, and dipping sauce.

• House Mussels & Fries

  Mussels steamed in your choice of broth, served with fries and aioli.

🥩 Overland

• Piri Piri Chicken

  Roasted half chicken smothered in smoky piri piri sauce, served with fries, roasted red peppers, and garlic cloves.

• Marrakesh Chicken

  Sumac-marinated half chicken on couscous with apricots and pine nuts, drizzled with mango chutney.

• Roast Lamb

  Rosemary-garlic sirloin with scalloped potatoes, vegetables, mint, and balsamic reduction.

• Moroccan Lamb

  Moroccan-spiced sirloin “pink,” served with couscous, apricot, pine nuts, and fresh herbs.

• Calypso Pork

  Jerk-spiced pork chop with mango chutney, scalloped potatoes, and vegetables.

• Tuscan Pork

  Pork chop crusted with basil-almond pesto, served with potato gnocchi, wild mushrooms, and sundried tomatoes.

• Bison Striploin

  Alberta bison, grilled sous-vide to perfection, served with wild mushrooms, scalloped potatoes, and crispy onions.

🍰 Desserts

End your meal on a sweet note with these indulgent treats.

• Creme Brulee

  Silky vanilla custard with a caramelized crisp sugar topping.

• French-Style Chocolate Cake

  Rich chocolate cake topped with ganache, fruit coulis, and fresh whipped cream.

• Chocolate Mousse

  Smooth Bernard Callebaut Belgian chocolate mousse, finished with a dollop of whipped cream.

• Cheesecake

  Classic New York–style cheesecake, served with a tangy mixed berry coulis.

🍷 The Med Happy Hour

Available daily from 4pm – 5pm.

🥂 Drink Specials

• Glass Wine (6oz/9oz)

  Featuring Road 13 Honest John, Windham bin 555 Shiraz, Wild Goose Pinot Gris, and Clos du Soleil Sauv Blanc.

• Draft Beer

  Phillips Brewing Cold Snap Pilsner & Blue Buck.

• Double Cocktails

  Mojito, Margarita, Old Fashioned, or Caesar.

🍴 Food Specials

• Assorted Marinated Olives

  Warmed to release rich flavors and aromas.

• Med Bread (4pc)

  Freshly baked bread, served with balsamic vinegar and olive oil for dipping.

• Chicken Karage

  Crispy cornmeal-coated chicken, paired with spicy mayo for dipping.

Enjoy 20% off all Small Plates from the main menu during Happy Hour!

📖 See the current Med menu on their website

⭐ Customer Favorite Menu Items

• Crab Cakes

  House-made with sweet corn and chives, served with red pepper coulis and garlic aioli.

• Spanish Garlic King Prawns

  Pan-sautéed in olive oil and garlic with a touch of sherry, finished with fresh cilantro.

• Lemon Pesto Chicken Linguine

  Linguine in creamy pesto with lemon zest, capers, and Parmesan.

• Braised Beef Short Rib Gnocchi

  Tender beef short rib in a rich red wine jus with potato gnocchi and crispy onions.

• Seafood Paella

  A medley of prawns, scallops, clams, calamari, and chorizo with saffron rice and roasted peppers.

• West Coast Salad

  Fresh beets, apples, walnuts, goat cheese, and baby greens with balsamic dressing.

• Creme Brulee

  Classic baked vanilla custard with a caramelized sugar crust.

🍽️ Dining Experience

• A modern Mediterranean-inspired bistro with a relaxed yet upscale vibe.

• Interior blends warm wood tones with a bright, airy layout.

• Menu highlights seafood, house pastas, and globally inspired plates.

• Known for attentive and friendly service, often praised by locals.

• Seasonal ingredients and fresh, house-made sauces elevate the dining experience.

🚗 Parking & Accessibility

• Street parking available along 30th Avenue.

• Several public parking lots nearby, including spots with two-hour free parking.

• Fully wheelchair accessible entrance and dining area.

• BC Transit bus stops located within a short walk on 30th Avenue, making it easy to reach by transit.

📍 Landmarks & Location

• Centrally located in downtown Vernon on 30th Avenue.

• Within walking distance of Polson Park, the Okanagan Science Centre, and local shops.

• Surrounded by boutiques, cafés, and other dining spots, making it part of Vernon’s vibrant downtown dining hub.

🛍️ Ordering Options

• Full dine-in service for lunch, dinner, and happy hour.

• Take-out available directly from the restaurant.

• Catering available for special events upon request.

• Gift cards offered for purchase in-house.

💬 Customer Feedback

• Guests rave about the flavorful pastas, seafood dishes, and fresh daily soups.

• Highly praised for generous portions and creative menu choices.

• Many locals consider it their “go-to spot” for both casual and special meals.

• Desserts like the chocolate mousse and creme brulee consistently get glowing reviews.

• Visitors note the downtown location adds to the charm, making it convenient for a pre- or post-meal stroll.

This menu was last updated: 2 weeks ago.